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the_nightman
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Apr 26, 2025 - #1
Hello,

I received an original non-adb mouse and keyboard and the mouse is missing both the ball and the little plastic bit that holds it in place (thingy).

I have a 3D printer and I know enough CAD to be dangerous but I can't for the life of me figure out how the damn thing works just by looking at the inside of the mouse. I also can't find a single image of one online.

Does anyone on here happen to have a non ADB (rectangular) mouse they could pop that thingy out of and snap some pics? Front, back, left, right would suffice.

I would be eternally grateful, I've been at this for quite some time now :'(

JdM74
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Apr 26, 2025 - #2
Hi there. I happen to have one of those beasts around home. I'll get some photos taken and post them as soon as possible.

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the_nightman
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Apr 26, 2025 - #3
>> JdM74 said:
Hi there. I happen to have one of those beasts around home. I'll get some photos taken and post them as soon as possible. Click to expand...
You're a legend. Thank you!!!!

JdM74
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Apr 26, 2025 - #4
Definitely a pleasure! Photos compressed and attached in HEIC format. If you need anything else, let me know.
Jason.
Attachments:
NeXT Non-ADB Mouse Port.zip (13.1 MB)

the_nightman
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Apr 26, 2025 - #5
>> JdM74 said:
Definitely a pleasure! Photos compressed and attached in HEIC format. If you need anything else, let me know. Jason. Click to expand...
Thank you so so so much!! Ill put the stl up on here when its done in case anyone finds themselves in a similar position in the future.

the_nightman
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Apr 26, 2025 - #6
It's just about perfect! Maybe this will be of use to someone
Attachments:
NeXT_NonADB_Mouse_Catch_RevD.stl.zip (16 KB)

JdM74
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Apr 28, 2025 - #7
>> the_nightman said:
Thank you so so so much!! Ill put the stl up on here when its done in case anyone finds themselves in a similar position in the future. Click to expand...
You're quite welcome. I hope that it turns out. Send along pictographs when done and dusted.

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